mid-14c., from Old French reserver "set aside, withhold" (12c.) and directly from Latin reservare "keep back, save up; retain, preserve," from re- "back" (see re-) + servare "to keep, save, preserve, protect" (see observe). Meaning "to book" is from 1935. Related: Reserved; reserving.
reserve (n.)
"something stored up," 1610s, from reserve (v.) or from French réserve, a Middle French back-formation from reserver. Meaning "self-imposed restraint on freedom of words or actions; habit of keeping back the feelings" is from 1650s.
双语例句
1. The call-up of National Guard and reserve units begun in late August.
国民警卫队和预备役的征兵工作8月下旬开始。
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2. The subject is one which must be discussed with reserve.
对这个话题必须进行慎重的讨论。
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3. The new proposal would create a reserve pool of cash.
这项新的提议将建立一个现金储备基金。
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4. Playing for the reserve team is a totally different kettle of fish.
作为替补参加比赛完全是两码事。
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5. These front-line defences are backed up by armoured units in reserve.
